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Google Working On Wireless Charging For Self-Driving Cars (inhabitat.com)

Posted by yaelk on from the ready-set-go dept.

MikeChino writes: New FCC filings suggest that Google is currently installing wireless charging systems for self-driving cars at its headquarters in Mountain View. The documents suggest that the systems will be installed by Hevo Power and Momentum Dynamics. Both companies offer technology that can wirelessly charge an electric car via plates that are embedded in the ground.

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  1. Re:cellphones are bad enough by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Funny

    Wireless charging is wildly inefficient, in no way is it a better idea to do this than using a plug especially for something as hungry as a car.

    Plus the plates in the ground will flash-cook your cat.